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Levomed is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levomed has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levomed. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levomed as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Levomed normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Levomed has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Levomed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levomed related warnings section.
Levomed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levomed in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Levomed are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Levomed may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levomed is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levomed is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Levomed safe for pregnant women?
Levomed can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levomed, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levomed safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levomed may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levomed should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levomed on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levomed on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levomed on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levomed on the liver.
What is the effect of Levomed on the Heart?
Levomed is not harmful for the heart.
Levomed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levomed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levomed habit forming or addictive?
Levomed is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levomed, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levomed can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levomed is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levomed for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levomed
When consumed with certain foods, Levomed may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levomed
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Levomed is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levomed without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes Levomed is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Take Levomed as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
No, you can not take Levomed with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levomed with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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